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Victor Wembanyama (concussion) has been ruled out of the Spurs\u2019 Game 3 tilt in Portland on Prime Video. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photos by Michael Gonzales\/NBAE via Getty Images)<\/p>\n
We\u2019re bringing you the best of the 2026 NBA Playoffs<\/a>, presented by Google, with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights from Friday\u2019s action.<\/p>\n An action-packed triple-header is underway on Prime Video, featuring Celtics-76ers, Lakers-Rockets, and Spurs-Blazers (Live<\/a>)!<\/p>\n What we know about Friday\u2019s Game 3s:<\/p>\n Jayson Tatum rose to the occasion\u00a0in Boston\u2019s 108-100 win over the Sixers in Game 3 to take a 2-1 lead in the series. JT scored 11 of his 25 points while shooting 4-for-5 and 2-for-2 from 3-point range in all 12 minutes of the fourth quarter. Friday\u2019s finals<\/p>\n APRIL 25, 2026 \/ 1:26 ET<\/p>\n Castle, Harper lift Spurs to G3 win<\/p>\n Stephon Castle drops a game-high 33 points (10-18 FG, 3-4 3PM, 10-11 FT) with 2 rebounds, 5 assists and one steal, and Dylan Harper catches fire with 22 of his career-high 27 points (9-12 FG, 4 3PM) in the second half to spark the Spurs to a 120-108 victory against Portland. San Antonio secures a 2-1 series lead and takes back home court.<\/p>\n climbing the ladder \ud83e\ude9c<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa @NBAonPrime<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/pXHsxsbcnf<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Harper adds 10 rebounds, 3 dimes, one steal and one block in 30 minutes off San Antonio\u2019s bench. He started taking the game into his own hands during the third quarter, going back and forth in a duel with Scoot Henderson (21 pts, 5 3PM) to rally his team back from a 15-point deficit.<\/p>\n Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper join KD and Russell Westbrook as the only duos in NBA history, age 21 or younger, to each score 25+ points in the same playoff game \ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/mgZ89KBIv9<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 ESPN Insights (@ESPNInsights) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Jrue Holiday was sensational at both ends, finishing with a team-high 29 points on 12-for-18 from the field with five made 3s, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Deni Avdija tallies 19 points on 3-for-15 shooting with 6 boards and 9 dimes, and he and the Blazers will look to regroup for Game 4 on Sunday (3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 25, 2026 \/ 1:10 ET<\/p>\n Harper taking over in 3Q<\/p>\n Dylan Harper takes off and detonates over and around Robert Williams III, and he\u2019s up to a career-high 27 points on 9-for-11 shooting and 4-for-5 from downtown in 25 minutes. The Spurs are in the midst of a 15-2 run and hold a 108-97 lead over Portland with 5:01 left in the contest.<\/p>\n “Yeah, Wemby can’t believe it.” \ud83d\ude05 https:\/\/t.co\/7BTvywqx5h<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/YEPk15yOa4<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Jrue Holiday leads the Blazers with 27 points on 11-for-17 shooting (5-9 3PM), along with 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 4 steals in almost 37 minutes.<\/p>\n https:\/\/t.co\/LpVVwIvS5x<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/zeqSesTLkZ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 25, 2026 \/ 12:52 ET<\/p>\n To the 4th we go!<\/p>\n San Antonio closes the third quarter on a 21-5 run to take an 88-87 lead over Portland as we head to the final quarter on Prime Video<\/a>.<\/p>\n NOT FINISHED YET! \ud83d\ude24<\/p>\n END 3Q | SAS 88, POR 87 pic.twitter.com\/mkHldBw5Z9<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n DYLAN HARPER BRINGS THE SPURS WITHIN 2.<\/p>\n WEMBY IS HYPED! pic.twitter.com\/ot6IWHo4g9<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 25, 2026 \/ 12:39 ET<\/p>\n Spurs not going away<\/p>\n Jrue Holiday is cooking with a game-high 25 points on 10-for-15 shooting and 5-for-8 from beyond the arc, adding 4 rebounds, one assist and 2 steals in 30 minutes. Portland leads San Antonio 84-78 with 2:43 left in the third.<\/p>\n 5 THREE-POINTERS FOR JRUE HOLIDAY!<\/p>\n He leads all scorers with 25 for the Blazers \ud83e\udee1<\/p>\n Portland leads midway through the 3Q in G3! pic.twitter.com\/EZhvARLUvz<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Stephon Castle leads the Spurs with 22 points on 7-for-14 shooting, while Dylan Harper chips in 13 points (4-5 FG, 2-3 3PM), 5 rebounds, one assist and one steal in 17 minutes off the bench.<\/p>\n so crafty \ud83e\ude84<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa @NBAonPrime<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/AFF2LuuiHU<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 25, 2026 \/ 12:26 ET<\/p>\n Avdija, Blazers clicking<\/p>\n Portland starts the third quarter strong to gain a 77-66 lead over the Spurs with 6:45 to go in the period. The Blazers look to secure a 2-1 series lead and home court.<\/p>\n can i order a deni triple please pic.twitter.com\/Y0o9ZO0Kd5<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 25, 2026 \/ 12:22 ET<\/p>\n Smart \ud83e\udd1d Jordan<\/p>\n Marcus Smart was elite at both ends of the court in the Lakers\u2019 Game 3 victory.<\/p>\n WHAT A PERFORMANCE BY MARCUS SMART.<\/p>\n 21 PTS He’s the FIRST player since Michael Jordan (6\/12\/1991) to record 20+ PTS, 10+ AST, 5+ STL, and 2+ BLK in a postseason game!<\/p>\n LAL leads 3-0 I G4: Sunday, 9:30pm\/et, NBC, Peacock pic.twitter.com\/6DrNjVhwn9<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 25, 2026 \/ 12:05 ET<\/p>\n Blazers lead 65-59 at half<\/p>\n Portland is getting tremendous performances from Jrue Holiday (17 pts, 3 reb, 1 stl), Scoot Henderson (14 pts, 4 3PM) and Robert Williams III (7 pts, 4 reb, 1 stl, 3 blk) en route to a 7-point advantage at the break.<\/p>\n STRONG FINISH TO THE 1H FOR PORTLAND!<\/p>\n Jerami Grant TRIPLE. Blazers lead the Spurs by 6 at the half on Prime \ud83d\udc40 pic.twitter.com\/riwUAKfjPm<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Not fooled by pumpfakes \ud83d\ude1c<\/p>\n Robert Williams III with his second swat of the night!<\/p>\n Blazers looking to take a 2-1 series lead on Prime. pic.twitter.com\/cHYe7xNKUa<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Stephon Castle has a game-high 19 points on 6-for-11 shooting (6-7 FT) with 2 rebounds and 3 assists, while De\u2019Aaron Fox (10 pts, 4 reb, 4 ast) and Luke Kornet (9 pts, 7 reb, 2 ast, 2 blk) do a bit of everything for San Antonio.<\/p>\n DEV THREE BALL \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa @NBAonPrime<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/QBrvng0nJM<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The second half will start soon on Prime Video<\/a>. Do the Blazers hang on, or will the Spurs fight back to grab a 2-1 series lead without Victor Wembanyama (concussion)?<\/p>\n APRIL 24, 2026 \/ 11:50 ET<\/p>\n Witness The King<\/p>\n LeBron James took over and came up clutch to help the Lakers go up 3-0 on the Rockets.<\/p>\n LEBRON PUT ON A SHOW IN H-TOWN TONIGHT. <\/p>\n \ud83d\udc51 29 PTS @Lakers<\/a> take a commanding 3-0 series lead! <\/p>\n Game 4: Sunday, 9:30pm\/et, NBC and Peacock pic.twitter.com\/cjfOcL89lu<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Since 1996\u201397, no player has made more clutch-time field goals in the postseason than LeBron James (151).<\/p>\n The closest? Kobe Bryant (104).<\/p>\n Tonight\u2026 The King added another memorable moment to his resume \ud83d\udc51 https:\/\/t.co\/1nFMhvLtXu<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/61ZDDQDRGm<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 24, 2026 \/ 11:40 ET<\/p>\n Portland taking control in 2Q<\/p>\n Jrue Holiday fuels a 12-2 run and a 47-43 lead for the Blazers with a game-high 17 pts on 7-for-10 shooting (3 3PM) in 16 minutes.<\/p>\n 2ND QUARTER JRUE: \u2014 Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Stephon Castle (15 pts, 2 ast) and Luke Kornet (9 pts, 7 reb, 2 blk) pace the Spurs.<\/p>\n APRIL 24, 2026 \/ 11:26 ET<\/p>\n Spurs, Blazers in a good one early<\/p>\n Portland led 29-27 after the first quarter, but the Spurs hold a 36-34 advantage with 8:55 remaining in the second. Stephon Castle has a game-high 15 points on 5-for-7 shooting after a tough and-1.<\/p>\n next up, second quarter! <\/p>\n END 1Q | SAS 27, POR 29 pic.twitter.com\/4pPe11H3AN<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Scoot Henderson has 8 points with two made 3s, while Jrue Holiday has a team-high 9 points on 4-for-7 shooting. Deni Avdija (3 pts, 3 ast) and Robert Williams III (6 pts, 3 reb) continue to display some elite chemistry this postseason.<\/p>\n 2 plays.<\/p>\n 2 alley-oops between Deni Avdija and Robert Williams III \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n Series tied 1-1 I SAS\/POR Game 3 on Prime pic.twitter.com\/o6RepJXNei<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 24, 2026 \/ 11:21 ET<\/p>\n Lakers hang on for 3-0 series lead<\/p>\n LeBron James turns back the clock en route to 29 points (10-22 FG), 13 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals and one block in 45 minutes during the Lakers\u2019 unreal 112-108 victory over Houston. Marcus Smart adds 21 points, 4 boards, 10 dimes, 5 steals and 2 blocks in an all-around performance.<\/p>\n WHAT. A. GAME. \ud83d\ude32<\/p>\n LAKERS WIN A THRILLER IN OVERTIME!<\/p>\n THEY TAKE A 3-0 SERIES LEAD!<\/p>\n Game 4: Sunday, 9:30pm\/et, NBC and Peacock pic.twitter.com\/e87pL6T5JT<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n LeBron and Bronny James (5 pts, 2-2 FG) connect on the first-ever father-to-son assist in postseason history.<\/p>\n “I was like ‘Just go get it!’\u2026 that was a special moment.”@KingJames<\/a> on his alley-oop to Bronny James!<\/p>\n It’s the FIRST father-son assist in postseason history! https:\/\/t.co\/P078F11Qvb<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/TFRt2Eg5ve<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Alperen Sengun drops a game-high 33 points (15-27 FG) and 16 rebounds to go along with 6 assists, 3 steals and a block, recording a game-best +10 in 47 minutes. Houston had 6-point lead in the final minute of regulation, but some bad miscues allow the Lakers to come back and eventually prevail.<\/p>\n No team has ever rallied to win a playoff series when trailing 3-0 (159-0).<\/p>\n APRIL 24, 2026 \/ 11:04 ET<\/p>\n Spurs-Blazers underway<\/p>\n San Antonio and Portland are tied at 15 with 4:09 to go in the first quarter.<\/p>\n Steph \ud83e\udd1d LUUUUUUKE! <\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa @NBAonPrime<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/wGTztUgbOB<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 24, 2026 \/ 11:00 ET<\/p>\n Nail-biter in Houston<\/p>\n The Lakers lead the Rockets 112-108 with 7.4 seconds remaining in the extra period.<\/p>\n LEBRON WANTS THIS W.<\/p>\n WHAT A TIMELY PLAY TO FORCE THE JUMP BALL. pic.twitter.com\/mU5G8tBSsm<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n REED SHEPPARD MAKES IT A 3-POINT GAME.<\/p>\n 28.6 SECONDS LEFT IN OVERTIME. pic.twitter.com\/XH7okaUNzr<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 24, 2026 \/ 10:51 ET<\/p>\n Lakers-Rockets down to the wire<\/p>\n This game has been incredible, especially in the second half. The Lakers hold a 109-105 lead with 52.4 seconds left in overtime.<\/p>\n Marcus Smart connects from DOWNTOWN.<\/p>\n Lakers have the lead in OT on Prime \ud83d\udc4c pic.twitter.com\/Mjh7o133nZ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n ALPY GETS THE TOUGH SHOT TO FALL.<\/p>\n 2-POINT GAME WITH 2:06 LEFT IN OT. pic.twitter.com\/tPYrC61IGh<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 24, 2026 \/ 10:39 ET<\/p>\n Overtime in Houston!<\/p>\n We\u2019re headed to OT after LeBron (29 pts, 12 reb, 5 ast, 2 stl) misses the turnaround 3 just before the regulation buzzer. Extra postseason basketball is live on Prime Video<\/a>!<\/p>\n HIS FOURTH THREE IN THE GAME.<\/p>\n BUT THE BIGGEST OF THE GAME SO FAR \ud83d\ude2e<\/p>\n WE ARE HEADED TO OT ON PRIME!! https:\/\/t.co\/1nFMhvLtXu<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/rLFI4ks0IC<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 24, 2026 \/ 10:36 ET<\/p>\n The King ties it at 101<\/p>\n LeBron James drills the clutch triple to tie Game 3 at 101 with 13.1 ticks remaining. Insanity.<\/p>\n LEBRON JAMES TIES THE GAME AT 101 \ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n 13.1 SECONDS TO GO ON PRIME. pic.twitter.com\/V5LqcXlt7I<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 24, 2026 \/ 10:34 ET<\/p>\n 3-point game in H-Town<\/p>\n Houston and LA are battling to the very end in the fourth, as the Rockets lead 101-98 with 25.4 seconds remaining. Get to this game NOW!<\/p>\n MARCUS SMART \u2197\ufe0f LEBRON JAMES \u2198\ufe0f<\/p>\n 10 assists for Smart\u2026 26 for Lebron!<\/p>\n 2-POINT GAME\u2026 4Q WINDING DOWN ON PRIME. pic.twitter.com\/Q3fD7QnI7K<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n SENGUN. pic.twitter.com\/HJUaMcQFeD<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 24, 2026 \/ 10:26 ET<\/p>\n Rockets storm back in 4Q<\/p>\n Houston is absolutely buzzing right now, thanks in large part to Reed Sheppard (14 pts, 3 3PM, 2 stl, 2 blk) and Amen Thompson (26 pts, 11 reb, 3 stl, 3 blk). The Rockets fight back to take a 95-91 lead over the Lakers with 3:32 remaining in the contest.<\/p>\n REED SHEPPARD WING 3.<\/p>\n ROCKETS HAVE THEIR FIRST LEAD SINCE THE 1Q!<\/p>\n LAL leads HOU 2-0 I Game 3 on Prime pic.twitter.com\/u4H3fgIH0M<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Alperen Sengun spins.. TOUGH\u2026 2-point game in the 4Q on Prime \ud83d\udc40 pic.twitter.com\/jWvNpGqiTj<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n LeBron James continues to lead LA with 24 points on 8-for-14 shooting (3 3PM), 10 rebounds, 5 dimes and one steal in 37 minutes. Tune in now on Prime Video<\/a> to see if the Rockets hold on or if the Lakers claim a 3-0 series lead.<\/p>\n LeBron James couldn\u2019t help but mess with Bronny during his halftime interview \ud83d\ude05 pic.twitter.com\/6s8sDvDhpL<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 24, 2026 \/ 10:17 ET<\/p>\n Jrue Holiday and the Blazers host Devin Vassell and the Spurs for Game 3 of their series tied at 1-1 on Prime Video. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photos by Jesse D. Garrabrant\/NBAE via Getty Images)<\/p>\n San Antonio Spurs<\/p>\n PG \u2013 De\u2019Aaron Fox (17.0 ppg, 6.0 apg, 1.5 spg) Portland Trail Blazers<\/p>\n PG \u2013 Scoot Henderson (24.5 ppg on 64.3 FG%, 53.8% on 6.5 3PA) APRIL 24, 2026 \/ 10:12 ET<\/p>\n Brown, Tatum combine for 50 in G3 W<\/p>\n Check out the best highlights from Boston\u2019s superstar duo in their thrilling Game 3 victory.<\/p>\n JB’s 25 + JT’s 25 = CELTICS G3 W.@FCHWPO<\/a>: 25p, 7r, 4a, 3b@jaytatum0<\/a>: 25p, 7a, 5 3pm<\/p>\n BOS (2-1) PHI I G4: Sunday, 7pm\/et, NBC and Peacock pic.twitter.com\/FrND3fDkmy<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 24, 2026 \/ 10:03 ET<\/p>\n Lakers up 5 heading to 4Q<\/p>\n Amen Thompson is doing it all for Houston, tallying 21 points on 6-for-11 shooting with 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and 3 blocks. Los Angeles takes an 80-75 lead as we head to the final frame on Prime Video<\/a>.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udde3\ufe0f AND-1!<\/p>\n Amen Thompson showing off his strength!<\/p>\n LAL (2-0) HOU I Game 3 on Prime pic.twitter.com\/bYlyTpM7jc<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n LeBron James (20 pts, 8 reb, 5 ast) leads the way for the Lakers as they seek a 3-0 series lead.<\/p>\n APRIL 24, 2026 \/ 9:55 ET<\/p>\n Celtics take Game 3 in Philly<\/p>\n Clutch triples in the final two minutes from Jayson Tatum (25 pts, 5 3PM, 4 reb, 7 ast) and Payton Pritchard (15 pts, 5 3PM) give Boston a 108-100 win over the Sixers and a 2-1 series lead. JT erupts for 11 points on 4-for-5 shooting (2-2 3PM), 2 boards and 2 assists while playing all 12 minutes of the fourth quarter.<\/p>\n NOTHING BUT NET FOR JT.<\/p>\n CELTICS TAKE A 2-1 SERIES LEAD ON THE ROAD!<\/p>\n Game 4: Sunday, 7:00pm\/et, NBC and Peacock https:\/\/t.co\/dacEpUsDtJ<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/prVFID6F9t<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Jaylen Brown tallies a full line with 25 points (9-16 FG, 1-2 3PM, 6-6 FT), 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 blocks and one steal in 40 minutes of action. The Celtics finish 20-for-47 (42.6%) from 3-point range after going 13-for-50 (26%) in Game 2\u2019s defeat.<\/p>\n POV: You witnessed JT’s game-sealing shot \ud83d\ude31<\/p>\n Celtics win Game 3 in Philly! https:\/\/t.co\/dacEpUsDtJ<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/LjQb0CdtFz<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Tyrese Maxey drops a game-high 31 points (12-31 FG, 5-13 3PM, 2-2 FT) to go along with 4 boards, 6 dimes, 2 blocks and one steal in almost 43 minutes. Paul George adds 18 points with four made 3s, 5 assists and 2 steals, while VJ Edgecombe secures a double-double (10 pts, 10 reb, 5 ast) for the second straight game.<\/p>\n APRIL 24, 2026 \/ 9:44 ET<\/p>\n Rockets climb back in 3Q<\/p>\n Houston is outscoring LA 14-7 in the third to trim their deficit to 70-66 with 4:41 left in the period. Jabari Smith Jr. has a game-high 18 points on 6-for-10 shooting with four made 3s.<\/p>\n Bari gettin’ busy \ud83d\udcbc pic.twitter.com\/oSyY0Ax2Dn<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 24, 2026 \/ 9:40 ET<\/p>\n Clutch time in Celtics-76ers<\/p>\n Two free throws from Kelly Oubre Jr. make it a 103-100 lead for Boston with 1:00 remaining.<\/p>\n HUGE SHOT BY PAYTON PRITCHARD \ud83e\udd76<\/p>\n BOSTON UP 5. 1 MINUTE REMAINING IN G3! pic.twitter.com\/5AFyaeWT8w<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Jaylen Brown (25 PTS) EXTENDS Boston’s lead to 4!<\/p>\n Under 4 to go in Game 3 on Prime \ud83c\udf7f pic.twitter.com\/SLXN5AsGpA<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 24, 2026 \/ 9:30 ET<\/p>\n 2-point game in Philly<\/p>\n The Sixers rattle off a 5-0 run to trim their deficit to just 2, 92-90, with 4:02 remaining on Prime Video<\/a>!<\/p>\n ANDRE AGAIN! \ud83d\udc4c pic.twitter.com\/UT5c24uHWf<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 24, 2026 \/ 9:25 ET<\/p>\n Lakers up 11 at halftime<\/p>\n Los Angeles takes a 63-52 lead into the break as LeBron James (3 reb, 4 ast) and Rui Hachimura (3 3PM, 1 stl) pour in 16 points apiece. The Lakers shoot 57% (23-40 FG) overall and 62% (8-13) from downtown, while the Rockets finish at 37% (16-43 FG) from the field and 37% (7-19) from 3.<\/p>\n THE FIRST FATHER-TO-SON ASSIST IN POSTSEASON HISTORY \ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n (Via: @Lakers<\/a>) pic.twitter.com\/kv2y5cESxR<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Jabari Smith Jr. (14 pts, 4 3PM), Alperen Sengun (11 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast, 1 stl) and Amen Thompson (11 pts, 3 reb, 2 ast, 1 stl, 3 blk) lead the way for Houston.<\/p>\n straight \ud83c\udd99 pic.twitter.com\/sLfHsZwSJE<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 24, 2026 \/ 9:15 ET<\/p>\n Maxey gives Sixers lead in 4Q<\/p>\n Tyrese Maxey has a game-high 29 points and five made 3-pointers to give Philadelphia an 85-84 lead with 8:41 remaining in the game.<\/p>\n A GAME-HIGH 29 FOR TYRESE MAXEY.<\/p>\n HE PUTS PHILLY IN FRONT ONCE AGAIN!!<\/p>\n GET TO PRIME FOR 4Q ACTION. pic.twitter.com\/uYsN91uhRG<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n TYRESE MAXEY. pic.twitter.com\/jFS7eUmBoo<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 24, 2026 \/ 9:09 ET<\/p>\n Wemby out for Game 3<\/p>\n ESPN\u2019s Shams Charania reports that Victor Wembanyama (concussion protocol) is out for tonight\u2019s Game 3 against Portland.<\/p>\n San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama (concussion protocol) has been ruled out of Game 3 against the Portland Trail Blazers.<\/p>\n \u2014 Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 24, 2026 \/ 9:06 ET<\/p>\n Boston leads 79-74 heading to 4Q<\/p>\n Jaylen Brown (17 pts, 7 reb, 3 ast), Jayson Tatum (14 pts, 5 ast) and Payton Pritchard (12 pts, 4 3PM, 4 reb) power the Celtics\u2019 5-point advantage heading to the final frame on Prime Video<\/a>.<\/p>\n N\ud83d\udeab\ud83d\udeab\ud83d\udeab pic.twitter.com\/IPvcwuk9z9<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Tyrese Maxey leads Philadelphia with a game-high 21 points on 8-for-21 shooting (3 3PM), adding 3 boards, 5 assists, one steal and 2 blocks in 30 minutes.<\/p>\n APRIL 24, 2026 \/ 8:58 ET<\/p>\n LeBron making plays<\/p>\n LeBron James is up to 14 points on 5-for-5 shooting (2 3PM) with 3 rebounds, 4 dimes and one steal in 14 minutes, giving the Lakers a 59-46 lead over the Rockets with 4:49 left in the first half.<\/p>\n LBJ goes no-look to Jake LaRavia for \u270c\ufe0f<\/p>\n Lakers still ahead in the 2Q! pic.twitter.com\/KoaegVMyUU<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The King connects with Bronny for the up-and-under oop. What a moment for the father-son duo.<\/p>\n LEBRON TO BRONNY. BRON ASSIST \u27a1\ufe0f BRONNY REVERSE. pic.twitter.com\/OHEWmQuw1O<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Jabari Smith Jr. (12 pts, 4 3PM), Alperen Sengun (11 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast) and Reed Sheppard (8 pts, 2 3PM, 3 ast) fuel Houston\u2019s offense as they look to climb back in Game 3.<\/p>\n it’s slippery around SHEPP \u26a0\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/8b32EYt36J<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 24, 2026 \/ 8:50 ET<\/p>\n Sixers take lead in 3Q<\/p>\n Philadelphia is outscoring Boston 20-12 in the third behind Paul George (16 pts, 4 3PM) and Tyrese Maxey (game-high 19 pts, 3 3PM), and the Sixers grab a 67-66 edge with 5:14 remaining in the quarter.<\/p>\n looking like @alleniverson<\/a> out there. \ud83c\udf7f pic.twitter.com\/hAdADy9P02<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n TYRESE MAXEY FOR THE LEAD. <\/p>\n SIXERS ON A 17-4 RUN AT HOME.<\/p>\n PHILLY FANS ARE ON THEIR FEET. pic.twitter.com\/vexGKIBuS8<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The Celtics star duo of Jaylen Brown (6 reb, 2 ast, 1 blk) and Jayson Tatum (2 reb, 5 ast, 1 stl) each have 13 points apiece.<\/p>\n With his left hand up like woo \ud83e\udd0c pic.twitter.com\/DPwJkr4Vil<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 24, 2026 \/ 8:42 ET<\/p>\n Hachimura catches fire in 1Q<\/p>\n Rui Hachimura drops a game-high 16 points on 6-for-6 shooting and 3-for-3 from long range, giving the Lakers a 39-32 edge over Houston after 12 minutes. Luke Kennard adds 8 points and 4 dimes, and LA dishes out 14 assists on 14 made field goals.<\/p>\n This Lakers sequence\u2026<\/p>\n Jaxson Hayes hustle. Hachimura: 14 PTS, 3-3 3PM, 5-5 FGM pic.twitter.com\/E0DYgAcdRG<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Jaxson Hayes THROWDOWN.<\/p>\n Lakers lead by 7 after the 1Q in Houston \ud83d\udc4c<\/p>\n LAL leads 2-0 I Game 3 on Prime pic.twitter.com\/kkZgCHqNd8<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Alperen Sengun is feeling it for the Rockets, tallying a team-high 11 points on 4-for-6 shooting with 2 boards, 2 assists and one steal.<\/p>\n Alpi for \ud835\ude69\ud835\ude5d\ud835\ude67\ud835\ude5a\ud835\ude5a\ud835\ude5a \ud83c\udf0a pic.twitter.com\/FDCWtAoJ1x<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 24, 2026 \/ 8:25 ET<\/p>\n Lakers-Rockets battling early<\/p>\n Rui Hachimura (11 pts on 4-4 FG, 2 3PM) and LeBron James (5 pts, 2 ast) are clicking in the first quarter, as the Lakers and Rockets are tied at 21 with 4:36 to go in the frame.<\/p>\n LeBron James making plays early in H-Town \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n Dime to Rui Hachimura for 3. Lakers seeking a 3-0 series lead on Prime! pic.twitter.com\/iqqfca6JW6<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 6\/6 to start the game. 17 points.@Lakers<\/a> off to a HOT start on the road \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n LAL leads HOU 2-0 I Game 3 on Prime pic.twitter.com\/JecgmBjarQ<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThe Lakers survive to go up 3-0\u00a0on the Houston Rockets behind LeBron James<\/a> (29 pts, 13 reb, 6 ast, 3 stl, 1 blk) and Marcus Smart (21 pts, 4 reb, 10 ast, 5 stl, 2 blk). The final two minutes of regulation and overtime were wild, but LA held on to be the first team in the 2026 NBA Playoffs to go up 3 games to none. No team in postseason history has lost a series after being up 3-0 (159-0).
\nA crucial Game 3 in Portland awaits as De\u2019Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and the Spurs take on Scoot Henderson, Deni Avdija and the Trail Blazers with the series tied at one game apiece (10:30 p.m. ET, Prime<\/a>). Victor Wembanyama (concussion protocol) has been ruled out<\/a> after being listed as questionable leading up to tipoff.<\/p>\n
10 AST
5 STL
2 BLK<\/p>\n
Robert Williams III SWAT.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc51 13 REB
\ud83d\udc51 6 AST
\ud83d\udc51 3 STL
\ud83d\udc51 4 3PM (1 which forced OT)<\/p>\n
11 PTS
(4-4 FG) perfect from the field \ud83c\udfaf pic.twitter.com\/O0udl9trMg<\/a><\/p>\n
Alperen Sengun fades\u2026
Alperen Sengun scores!<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/holiday1-784x441.jpg\")
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\nSG \u2013 Stephon Castle (17.5 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 6.0 apg, 1.0 spg)
\nSF \u2013 Devin Vassell (15.5 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 1.5 spg, 1.5 bpg)
\nPF \u2013 Julian Champagnie (7.5 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 2.0 spg, 1.5 bpg)
\nC \u2013 Luke Kornet (10.0 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 1.5 spg)<\/p>\n
\nSG \u2013 Jrue Holiday (12.5 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 10.0 apg, 1.0 spg, 1.0 bpg)
\nSF \u2013 Deni Avdija (22.0 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 4.0 apg, 1.0 bpg)
\nPF \u2013 Toumani Camara (9.0 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 2.5 spg, 1.0 bpg)
\nC \u2013 Donovan Clingan (6.5 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 1.0 bpg)<\/p>\n
FATHER TO SON.<\/p>\n
Luke Kennard assist.
Rui Hachimura triple.<\/p>\n
Knocks down his own 3.<\/p>\n